CHICAGO, May 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Are you active or looking to become active in the exciting healthcare real estate niche? Join Greater Chicago & the Midwest region's most active healthcare real estate executives on June 5 for Healthcare & Real Estate 2014: Chicago. This innovative new conference will shed light on important trends in healthcare that will impact and change demand drivers for the underlying real estate assets.How hot, and how real are the healthcare real estate opportunities in 2014 in the myriad of properties, including hospitals, medical office buildings and research facilities?Will the healthcare law survive in the coming years, and will it boost the economy and benefit both sectors as supporters claim? Or, will the law be modified or repealed as many now suggest, and what impact will this have on healthcare real estate? Join 40 speakers in 10 panels and the expected 400+ attendees for important discussion, debate and networking on June 5.

"Now that the uncertainty surrounding the healthcare law has passed, hospitals are starting to green light projects. It's a slow process, but the hospitals will spend money. Their strategic plans could be any myriad of options from build-outs, completely new hospitals and physician group acquisitions. Join us on June 5 to learn more." James Groves, VP/Healthcare Capital Markets, Siemens Financial Services, Inc.

"The amount of capital now chasing seniors housing and care real estate is unprecedented. Institutional investors continue to find the 'Silver Tsumani' story of the baby boomers aging attractive. This investor intrigue when coupled with the relatively low cost of capital continues to drive demand for such investment. Learn more on June 5 in Chicago." –Ben Firestone, Managing Director – Founding Partner, Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors

Participating investors, developers & owners as of May 22, include:

Alter Asset Management

Brackett Flagship Properties, LLC

Carter Validus

Cornerstone Companies, Inc.

Crossroads Development Partners

EnTrust Healthcare Properties, LLC

Focus Healthcare Partners

Hammes Company

Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC

HDP | Healthcare Development Partners

Health Care REIT

HealthTrust

HSA Commercial Real Estate

Inland Real Estate Services

Irgens Partners, LLC

Landmark Healthcare Faciliies LLC

MB Real Estate

McCaffery Interests

MedProperties Group

Read King Medical Development

Rushmore Properties, LLC

Senior Lifestyle Corporation

SPIRIT Realty Capital

USAA Real Estate Company

Ventas REIT (partial list)

400+ are expected to attend. More than 235 senior-level executives from 100 leading national and Midwest firms have made plans to attend, as of May 22, including: